Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Judith "Judy" Ann Wendt (nee McFadden)

Judith "Judy" Ann Wendt (nee McFadden)

Jul 26, 2025

Judith “Judy” Ann Wendt (nee McFadden), 78, passed away on July 26, 2025, with her family by her side.

Judy was born on May 14,1947 in Palos Park, Illinois to the late James and Edith “Dee” McFadden (nee Clark). Judy’s family moved to Northern Wisconsin when she was a child. She would watch over her siblings as a young child. Judy...

Deborah "Debbie" Pethan

Deborah "Debbie" Pethan

Jul 25, 2025

Deborah “Debbie” Jean Pethan (nee Dallmann), age 77 years, of West Bend, formerly of Hilbert was called home to be with the Lord on July 25, 2025 in her West Bend home, surrounded by her loving family. Debbie was born on January 26, 1948 in Appleton to Roland and Edna Dallmann (Federwitz). She was united in marriage to Joseph Robert...

Dennis James Dricken

Dennis James Dricken

Jul 24, 2025

Dennis J. Dricken, age 91, was called home to be with the Lord on July 24, 2025. Dennis was born on June 23, 1934, in West Bend to Steve W. and Leona Dricken (nee Fellenz).

Dennis graduated from West Bend High School. After serving two years in the US Army, he began his career as the first “apprentice” at the West...

Elaine M. Gauthier

Elaine M. Gauthier

Jul 19, 2025

Elaine Gauthier, age 78, of Kewaskum, WI was called home to be with the Lord on July 19, 2025, after a prolonged battle with brain cancer. She was surrounded by her husband Dale and her standard poodle Tucker in her final moments.

Elaine was born on August 18, 1946, in Green Bay, WI to George and Florence Balza (Denis). Elaine married...

John "Jack" Daniels

John "Jack" Daniels

Jul 18, 2025

JOHN “JACK” DANIELS John “Jack” Daniels, age 79 years, a resident of West Bend, passed away on July 18, 2025. Born on April 17, 1946, in Green Bay, to Dick Daniels and Constance (Bobb) Daniels, Jack was a cherished member of the community known for his generosity, genuine kindness, selfless acts of service and knack for helping others in their...

Thomas Jeffrey Albiero

Thomas Jeffrey Albiero

Jul 14, 2025

Obituary for Thomas J. Albiero October 23, 1955 – July 14, 2025

With broken hearts and love, we announce that Thomas J. Albiero began his journey to heaven on July 14, 2025, at the age of 69.

Tom was born on October 23, 1955, to the late Victor and Genevieve Albiero (nee Heppe). He was a devoted husband, proud father, adoring papa,...

Edward "Ed" Windberg

Edward "Ed" Windberg

Jul 14, 2025

Edward “Ed” Gerald Windberg, age 81 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on July 14, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center Grafton surrounded by his loving family.

Ed was born on April 19, 1944, in Kent City, Michigan to Ernest and Lucille Windberg (Gehl). He was united in marriage to Judith “Judy” K. Salacina on June...

Larry Schraufnagel

Larry Schraufnagel

Jul 13, 2025

Larry Schraufnagel, 83, of Lomira, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Hope Rehabilitation in Lomira, with his son at his side.

Larry was born on August 19, 1941, in Fond du Lac, the son of the late Jack and Edna (nee Oechsner) Schraufnagel. After his father, Jack purchased a farm implement business in Lomira in 1951, Larry came to...

Robert Oscar Ratzburg

Robert Oscar Ratzburg

Jul 12, 2025

Robert “Bob” Oscar Ratzburg, age 84, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, with his family by his side.

Bob was born on December 5, 1940, in Loyal, Wisconsin, to the late Louis and Clara Ratzburg (nee Schmidt). Bob graduated from Loyal High School in 1958. He went on to serve his country in the Air Force from 1960 to 1964....

Jeffrey J. "Jeff" Lambie

Jeffrey J. "Jeff" Lambie

Jul 12, 2025

Obituary for Jeffrey Joseph Lambie (1956-2025)

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jeffrey “Jeff” Lambie, age 68, on July 12th, 2025 in Grafton, Wisconsin, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family and dog, Tuffy, in his final moments.

Born on December 10th, 1956 in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, Jeff was a devoted...

Ruth Ann Santoro

Ruth Ann Santoro

Jul 11, 2025

Ruth Ann Santoro (nee Peters), age 77 years, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on July 11, 2025, at Compassionate Heights Beechwood, surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born on May 7, 1948, in West Bend to Robert and Marie Peters (nee Vanbeek).

Ruth began her journey in West Bend, growing up in Newburg, and graduating...

Marnee Shea Frances Drews

Marnee Shea Frances Drews

Jul 11, 2025

Marnee Shea Frances Drews (nee Schwalenberg) age 84, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 11, 2025.

Marnee was born on June 5, 1941, in Milwaukee, to the late Walter and Gertrude Schwalenberg (nee Dzomba). She loved to travel and see the world. 

Those left to cherish Marnee's memory include her two daughters, Laura (Robert) Nummerdor and Susan...

Kristy J. Wagner

Kristy J. Wagner

Jul 8, 2025

Kristy Jean Wagner (nee Anderson), of West Bend, Wi, born to life on May 24, 1959 and born to eternal life on July 8, 2025, at the age of 66. Beloved Wife for 35 years of Mark A. Wagner. Cherished mother of Zachary J. and Traeven W. Wagner. Sister of James T. (Lynn) Anderson. Sister-in-Law of William M. “Michael” (Jan)...

Nancee L. Donner

Nancee L. Donner

Jul 6, 2025

Nancee “Nan” Donner (nee Trom), 90, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 6, 2025, with family by her side.

Nancee was born on August 8, 1934, in Mora, Minnesota to the late Odin and Myrtle (nee Clark) Trom. Nancee married the love of her life, Don Donner, on April 16, 1955, and they enjoyed 68 wonderful...

Byron "Tim" Julius Gessner

Byron "Tim" Julius Gessner

Jul 6, 2025

Byron “Tim” Julius Gessner, age 71 years, of Beechwood was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 6, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center in Sheboygan surrounded by his loving family.

Byron was born on August 27, 1953, in Sheboygan to Byron and Rosella Gessner (Dobke). He was united in marriage to Sharon Ann Vande Boom on May...

Kathleen M. Hausknecht

Kathleen M. Hausknecht

Jul 5, 2025

Kathleen Mary Hausknecht, “Kate”, age 85, of Hubertus, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on July 5th. Kathleen was born on November 6th 1939 in Milwaukee to Henry and Evelyn (Dutkiewicz) Engel. In her early years she lived in the St. Anthony Parish district of Milwaukee’s south side with family members in close vicinity. She attended South Division High School and married...

David John Mitchell

David John Mitchell

Jul 3, 2025

David John Mitchell, 79, of Milwaukee, passed away on July 3, 2025, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee.

Born in Milwaukee on September 5, 1945, David entered the world as the cherished son of Ralph and Clarebelle (née Rosemeyer). On February 10, 1968, he pledged a lifetime of love to Nancy Ann Mueller, joining hands in marriage at Trinity Lutheran...

Elaine L. Kuenzel

Elaine L. Kuenzel

Jun 30, 2025

Elaine L. Kuenzel, of West Bend was called home to Jesus at her home on June 30, 2025 at the age of 101. She was born on October 23, 1923 to the late Herbert and Adelia (nee Gullikson) Loeper. She attended Gospel Grade School and Rufus King High School where she met a classmate named Ed Kuenzel. They both played...

Robert A. "Bob" Wunsch Jr.

Robert A. "Bob" Wunsch Jr.

Jun 28, 2025

Robert “Bob” Albert Wunsch Jr., 78, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, June 28th. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Jayne Henderson, his daughter, Kimberly Dove, his four sons, Robert A. Wunsch III, Christian Brewer, Casey Wunsch, and Ryan Wunsch, and his grandchildren, William, Henry, Mary, and Juniper.

Bob was born in 1946 at Bethesda Hospital...

Frank H. Kutz

Frank H. Kutz

Jun 27, 2025

Frank H. Kutz, 91, of Kewaskum, passed away on June 27, 2025, just 3 days shy of his 92nd birthday, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital in the town of Polk.

Frank was born on June 30, 1933, in the town of Osceola, the son of the late Frank and Lorena (nee Heider) Kutz. Frank proudly served his country in the U.S....